Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1302

Introduced
6/14/24  

Caption

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 396) to regulate bump stocks in the same manner as machineguns.

Impact

If enacted, HR1302 will have significant implications for firearm regulations at both the federal and state levels. It could lead to standardization in how bump stocks are regulated, potentially prompting state governments to revise existing laws to align with federal mandates. This uniformity may help reduce confusion regarding the legality of owning or modifying weapons that utilize bump stocks and may also affect local enforcement practices.

Summary

HR1302 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of the bill H.R. 396, which aims to regulate bump stocks similarly to how machineguns are regulated. The bill addresses the need for stricter controls on devices that allow semi-automatic firearms to function like fully automatic weapons. By categorizing bump stocks under the same regulations as machineguns, this legislation seeks to enhance national security and reduce the risks associated with these firearm modifications.

Contention

Notably, the bill has sparked debate among legislators and the public about the effectiveness of regulating accessories instead of the firearms themselves. Supporters argue that such regulations are necessary to prevent mass shootings and ensure public safety, while opponents fear that these measures may infringe on Second Amendment rights. This discourse highlights the broader national conversation around gun control and individual liberties, making HR1302 a focal point of contention in ongoing legislative discussions.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB396

Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023 This bill subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws. Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968.

US HR1316

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8774) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8771) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8752) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.

US HR1016

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5673) to advance responsible policies.

US HR1085

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.

US HR1243

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4763) to provide for a system of regulation of digital assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5403) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 192) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.

US HR1269

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8580) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8282) to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.

US HR581

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.

US HR1027

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.

US HR1052

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2799) to make reforms to the capital markets of the United States, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7511) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.

US HR1430

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1398) to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) to require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly to be subject to Senate ratification; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1516) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7980) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles the batteries of which contain materials sourced from prohibited foreign entities from the clean vehicle credit; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9456) to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9494) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.